AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt
A case study's main limitation is that it
A.cannot be generalized to the wider population
B.provides too little detail
C.always involves deception
D.cannot study rare conditions
Explanation
Core Concept
One subject — however deeply studied — may be atypical, so case-study findings describe that case, not everyone.
Correct Answer
Acannot be generalized to the wider population
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